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Jewish Solidarity Vigil at the Supreme Court

04/24/2012 - 6:00pm
04/24/2012 - 10:00pm
Etc/GMT
Location: 
United States Supreme Court, 11 St NE, Washington DC
Join the Jewish Community at the Supreme Court
 
Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of Arizona's anti-immigration law, SB 1070. The court's ruling - expected in June - could determine whether the U.S. will have one immigration policy or  fifty. This will be a make-or-break moment for the immigrant rights movement. The Jewish community - and YOU - can be a part of it!
 
WHAT: A night of teachings, prayers, songs, poems, and discussions about why the Jewish community cares about immigration.
 
WHERE: Right in front of the Supreme Court (or in the United Methodist Building in case of rain) - a 5 minute walk from Union Station.
 
WHY: The purpose of SB 1070, as stated by the Arizona legislature, is to keep undocumented immigrants from coming to Arizona and to drive out those already in the state. HIAS joined over 100 groups in an amicus curiae brief submitted to the Court arguing that the law harms both immigrants and citizens and cannot be constitutionally applied.
 
This event is being held in conjunction with the Interfaith Immigration Coalition's (IIC) 48-hour prayer vigil at the Supreme Court and a virtual vigil for people around the country to light a candle for justice - more information at www.vigilforjustice.org

Join JUFJ and other local community activists as we come out to support immigrant rights in the District! There are several more upcoming events where we can "pray with our feet" by standing with immigrants. Learn more and sign up here. Join us for as many as you can!

For more information, e-mail our organizer Monica Kamen.

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